Matthew Scarlett

Matthew has been around football all his life, as his father John “Gunner” Scarlett was a full-back player for Geelong in the 1970’s.

He was recruited to Geelong in 1997 under the Father/Son draft rule and was the 45th overall draft pick of that year. He made his debut for Geelong against Essendon in Round 22 of the 1998 season.

During his career, he has received much praise in the form of winning the Geelong Best and Fairest Award in 2003 (the Carji Greeves Medal) and also through All-Australian selection in 2003, 2004 and 2007.

He was one of the most crucial players in the 2007 Grand Final against Port Adelaide when he managed 29 disposals, 8 marks and 6 spoils. He was unfortunately unable to kick a goal in that same match.

He has two daughters.